Online Education Degrees: New York

The State University of New York at Buffalo (“SUNY Buffalo” or “UB”) is a public research university with campuses in Buffalo and Amherst, New York. Founded in 1846 by President Millard Fillmore, this large, old and illustrious school is widely considered New York’s public flagship university. With a student body of 29,806, SUNY Buffalo is the largest institution by enrollment in the state university system, and the largest public school in the entire northeast region. The university has 13 colleges, including a law school and medical school, and offers over 100 bachelor’s, 205 master’s, 84 doctoral degrees, and 10 professional areas of study. The Carnegie Foundation classifies SUNY Buffalo as a research institution with “highest research activity”, its most prestigious ranking. The school is notable for its high caliber of faculty; professors have included UB’s alumni and faculty have included a Prime Minister, astronauts, Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, 3 billionaires, Academy Award winners, Emmy Award winners, Fulbright Scholars, and Rhodes Scholars. U.S. News and World Report ranks UB 99th in National Universities and 43rd in Top Public Schools.

The State University of New York at Buffalo has earned an outstanding reputation for its online offerings in the field of education. U.S. News and World Report ranks it 10th in the nation for Online Graduate Education Programs. The school offers 11 master’s degrees, including several innovative programs such as Education and Technology and Science and the Public, as well as traditional areas such as Literacy Education and Music Education. Nine advanced graduate certificate programs are offered for those wishing to enhance their existing credentials, including Gifted Education and College Teaching. SUNY Buffalo also offers an online doctorate in Curriculum, Instruction and the Science of Learning, a multidisciplinary program that focuses on solving problems in education through curriculum and resource integration. Online classes use the same rigorous curriculum as on-campus classes, and are taught by elite, highly-credentialed faculty.

Founded in 1881, Concordia College is a private, Lutheran institution based in Bronxville, New York. This small, diverse school has a total enrollment of 953 and offers associate, bachelor, and master’s degrees. Business and nursing are some of the school’s most popular majors, and the nursing school is recognized for the high rate at which its graduates pass their RN NCLEX examination on their first attempt. Concordia prides itself on providing students across disciplines with a well-rounded education grounded in faith-based, value-oriented liberal arts. In keeping with the school’s religious tradition, a wide array of volunteer and community service opportunities are available to students. Class sizes are small, with a student to faculty ration of just 13 to one. Concordia has earned an excellent academic reputation; U.S. news and World Report ranks the college 22nd in Regional Colleges, North.

Concordia offers an online master of science degree in Childhood Education which is comprehensive and flexible. The curriculum covers in-demand areas, such as Special Education/Inclusion, Literacy, Math, Science, STEAM & Differentiated Instruction. Graduates will meet the academic requirements for professional certification in Childhood Education for New York State. Those already employed as elementary teachers can complete the program in under 14 months by utilizing their workplace experience for practicum credits. Concordia also offers master’s degrees in both Childhood Special Education and Early Childhood Special Education. Combined General/Special Education degrees are also offered, which allow teachers to develop instructional and curriculum-planning skills to teach a broad range of populations. Concordia also offers a 10-credit graduate Dyslexia Specialist certification program incorporating the “Wilson Reading System”.

Hofstra University is a private, non-profit research university located in the village of Hempstead, in Long Island, New York. The school originated in 1935 as a branch of New York University, and is now home to 10,870 graduate, undergraduate and doctoral students. Hofstra is divided into 10 schools, including a school of engineering, a law school and a medical school. The university has gained attention for hosting the past three Presidential Debates, as well as a number of prominent Presidential conferences. Selective admissions, rigorous academics, and accomplished faculty make Hofstra a prestigious institution, which has earned an outstanding reputation and high rankings. U.S. News and World Report ranked Hofstra 133rd in National Universities, as well as 63rd in Best Value. Of the full-time faculty at Hofstra, 92% hold the highest degree in their fields, and many have earned awards such as Fulbright and Guggenheim Fellowships, National Science Foundation and National Endowment for the Humanities awards. Class sizes are very small, with a faculty to student ratio of just 13 to one, allowing for personal attention to each student. Abundant academic resources include a newsroom, trading room, robotics lab, bioengineering lab, observatory, six theaters and two museums. Outside of the classroom, students can take advantage of numerous opportunities for experiential learning, including internships, fellowships, research, study abroad, as well as cultural and service programs.

U.S. News and World Report ranks Hofstra in 56th for Online Graduate Education Programs, and The Best Schools awarded the program 4th in its national rankings.
Hofstra is accredited by t he Teacher Education Association Council (TEAC) and The Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The school offers some 40 master’s degrees in education in such diverse fields as Physical Education, Earth Science and Bilingual Education. New programs include Educational Technology, a doctoral concentration in Higher Education Leadership and an Early Childhood Intervention Specialist Program. All online education classes are recorded and archived so students can access the information on their time. The job outlook for Hofstra education program graduates is bright; some 99% of program alumni report that they are employed, and over 60% accepted a job offer before graduation.

Founded in 1861, the State University of New York at Oswego (“SUNY Oswego”) is a public liberal arts college and founding member of the New York State University System. The school has campuses in both the rural town of Oswego and the city of Syracuse, in New York. SUNY Oswego is home to 7,400 students, enrolled in over 100 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs. Students at this school study abroad at nearly double the national average rate. The college also offers students extensive internship, co-op, and volunteer opportunities, including the chance to conduct research worldwide through its Global Laboratory network. In recognition of its community and global initiatives, SUNY Oswego has been designated as a “community engagement” university by the Carnegie Foundation. The university is widely recognized for academic quality and affordability. U.S. News and World Report ranks SUNY Oswego 44th in Regional Universities, North, 31st in Best Value Schools and an impressive 12th in Top Public Schools.

The State University of New York College at Oswego was originally founded as a training school for teachers, and was based on the innovative “Oswego Movement” in education, which emphasized experiential learning. Today, SUNY Oswego’s department of education remains a cornerstone of the university, with a special focus on practical teaching skills and social justice. The State University College at Oswego offers six online bachelor’s and six online master’s degrees in the field of education. All online degree programs are occupation-specific, and are offered through the Department of Vocational Teacher Preparation. Degree options include both undergraduate and graduate studies in Health Careers Education, Technical Education and Agricultural Education, Trade Education and Business and Marketing Education, among others. Vocational teachers need expertise in their field in order to effectively train others, and SUNY Oswego requires that applicants to the Department of Vocational Teacher Preparation possess either extensive professional experience or a minimum of 30 academic credits in their occupational field.

St. John’s University- New York is a Roman Catholic institution open to students of all faiths, with campuses in the New York City boroughs of Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan. The university is notable for its highly credentialed faculty, over 92% of whom hold terminal degrees, and low student to faculty ratio of 17 to one. The school educates some 21,254 students in over 100 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs. St. John offers extensive international programs; St. John has campuses in Rome and Paris and offers study abroad programs throughout Western Europe, as well as other parts of the world, and over 30% of students take classes abroad at some point during their studies. On-campus classes at St. John’s also take advantage of the school’s location in New York City, with numerous on-site learning experiences taking place on Wall Street, Central Park, Ellis Island and at the city’s many museums. U.S. News and World Report ranks St. John University 164th in national Universities.

St. John’s University- New York offers three online master’s degrees and eleven online advanced certificates in the field of education. Master’s degree programs include: School Building/District Leadership (which trains future principals, district leaders and administrators) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (preparing teachers to instruct English-language learners) and Teaching Children with Disabilities in Childhood Education (aimed to prepare teachers to work with students with exceptionalities in grades 1 through 6). The many graduate certificates offered by St. John’s allow students to add marketable skills to their repertoire or build a concentration into their graduate degree program. Available certificates cover highly specialized topics such as Bilingual Special education and Gifted Education. The university’s online department of education has earned an outstanding academic reputation, and is ranked 22nd in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Online courses are taught by the same professors that teach on campus, most of whom hold doctorate degrees. The university also provides distance learners with extensive support services, such as library resources, campus ministry, and career counseling.